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A New Chapter for the TWK Group
A New Chapter for the TWK Group A new chapter has officially begun for the TWK Group in Empangeni. TWK has taken over Promech, previously owned by Richert Austion. Under the new ownership, the business aims to expand its involvement in the forestry sector and strengthen its presence within the industry. Justin Hartley has been appointed as the new Manager and has already taken up his position on site. Management says his appointment forms part of the company’s plans to grow and further develop its operations. The business has also relocated to new premises at 35 Bronze
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers?
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers? Short answer: Yes! Long Answer. Also Yes! But lets break it down for you further, here is why: 1/3 – Rhino Maximizes Timber Yield: A band resaw is the best machine for timber optimisation, allowing the sawmiller to cut precise and accurate sizes without the blade-kerf waste you’d have on a circular saw. 2/3 – Rhino Adds Value: Turning low-value cants into
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust Snacks and confectionery are high‑volume, impulse categories, produced on high‑speed packing lines and expected to perform across complex supply chains. In snacks and confectionery, corrugated and solid board packaging: protects products at speed, reducing crushing and visible damage helps products stand out in crowded aisles signals brand values in seconds Avoidable loss often happens before the
The Difference Between Timber Varnish and Timber Sealer.
The Difference Between Timber Varnish and Timber Sealer. “I want a finish or sealer for my deck, something that will make the timber last longer and maintain its current colour, but I don’t want the finish to peel off after a few months.” At Sabie Poles, when we hear a customer say this, we know exactly what they mean. In our terms, they’re not looking for a varnish; they’re looking
Recognizing Indigenous and traditional peoples’ contribution to forest stewardship
Recognizing Indigenous and traditional peoples’ contribution to forest stewardship Indigenous and traditional communities play a vital role in protecting forests through their cultural values, knowledge, and practices. Yet, the lack of standardized methods and indicators for verifying cultural impacts remains a challenge. Through a grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO and UK International Development, FSC led a pioneering initiative to explore how impact
Arxada Provides Update on Transaction Support Agreement
Arxada Provides Update on Transaction Support Agreement Herens Midco S.à r.l. (“Arxada” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that the amendments to the transaction support agreement (“TSA”) announced on June 22, 2026 (the “TSA Amendment”) related to its recapitalization and amend & extend transaction originally announced on May 12, 2026 (the “A&E Transaction”) have become effective and, as of today’s date, senior secured creditors representing well over 75% by
Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined
Pro-Treat Books – Better than We Could Have Imagined Most of our customers are now using Pro-Treat Books, our digital treatment platform, which has grown into a tool more powerful, intuitive, and useful than we could have imagined − thanks to your positive feedback and suggestions, which we continue to integrate. Pro-Treat Books is as big a leap for our industry as moving from a cheque book to an online
A New Chapter for the TWK Group
A New Chapter for the TWK Group A new chapter has officially begun for the TWK Group in Empangeni. TWK has taken over Promech, previously owned by Richert Austion. Under the new ownership, the business aims to expand its involvement in the forestry sector and strengthen its presence within the industry. Justin Hartley has been appointed as the new Manager and has already taken up his position on site. Management
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers?
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers? Short answer: Yes! Long Answer. Also Yes! But lets break it down for you further, here is why: 1/3 – Rhino Maximizes Timber Yield: A band resaw is the best machine for timber optimisation, allowing the sawmiller to cut precise and accurate sizes without the blade-kerf waste you’d have on a circular saw. 2/3 – Rhino Adds Value: Turning low-value cants into
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust Snacks and confectionery are high‑volume, impulse categories, produced on high‑speed packing lines and expected to perform across complex supply chains. In snacks and confectionery, corrugated and solid board packaging: protects products at speed, reducing crushing and visible damage helps products stand out in crowded aisles signals brand values in seconds Avoidable loss often happens before the
The Difference Between Timber Varnish and Timber Sealer.
The Difference Between Timber Varnish and Timber Sealer. “I want a finish or sealer for my deck, something that will make the timber last longer and maintain its current colour, but I don’t want the finish to peel off after a few months.” At Sabie Poles, when we hear a customer say this, we know exactly what they mean. In our terms, they’re not looking for a varnish; they’re looking
Recognizing Indigenous and traditional peoples’ contribution to forest stewardship
Recognizing Indigenous and traditional peoples’ contribution to forest stewardship Indigenous and traditional communities play a vital role in protecting forests through their cultural values, knowledge, and practices. Yet, the lack of standardized methods and indicators for verifying cultural impacts remains a challenge. Through a grant from the ISEAL Innovations Fund, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO and UK International Development, FSC led a pioneering initiative to explore how impact
Arxada Provides Update on Transaction Support Agreement
Arxada Provides Update on Transaction Support Agreement Herens Midco S.à r.l. (“Arxada” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that the amendments to the transaction support agreement (“TSA”) announced on June 22, 2026 (the “TSA Amendment”) related to its recapitalization and amend & extend transaction originally announced on May 12, 2026 (the “A&E Transaction”) have become effective and, as of today’s date, senior secured creditors representing well over 75% by
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